KJV ORIGINAL
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Be humble when you're with God, and he'll lift you up.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Stay humble, get elevated, that's how God works.
📚 Historical Context
The Book of James was written by James, the brother of Jesus, to early Jewish Christians scattered across the Roman Empire who were dealing with trials, temptations, and internal conflicts. In James 4, the author confronts the dangers of pride and worldly ambitions that fuel quarrels among believers, urging them to turn away from self-centeredness. This call to humility echoes themes from the Old Testament, such as in Proverbs and Isaiah, where God promises to exalt the humble while opposing the proud.
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